Apr 13, 1989
Accident
Substantial OSCEOLA, AR
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE, WIRES, AND THE GROUND DURING THE AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DIRTY WINDSHIELD, SUNGLARE, TRANSMISSION LINE (WIRES), AND SOFT TERRAIN.
NTSB MKC89LA089